How Search and Rescue Works

# Stuff You Should Know: Search and Rescue

Josh and Chuck dive deep into the world of search and rescue operations, covering everything from Coast Guard rescue swimmers who undergo grueling physical tests to urban search and rescue teams that respond to building collapses and major disasters like 9/11. They explore the different types of SAR—including mounted rescue teams on horseback, combat rescue operations, and the incredible technology like distress beacons that help locate people in peril. It's a fascinating look at the dedicated professionals and volunteers who risk their lives to find and save others in danger.